Botox is injected to relax the muscles that cause wrinkles. It is considered a safe, effective treatment for fine lines and wrinkles. It contains botulinum toxin type A for temporary muscle paralysis, which leads to a reduction in the appearance of mimic wrinkles.
Botox injections are among the most preferred aesthetic procedures at the moment. It is important to note that the effect is temporary, lasting between 3 and 12 months, depending on a number of individual factors.
Cosmetic corrections with the use of Botox:
- Wrinkles between the eyebrows, known as "frown wrinkles";
- Wrinkles around the eyes, called "crow's feet";
- Horizontal folds on the forehead;
- Lines in the corners of the lips;
- Wrinkles in the chin and neck area;
- Excessive sweating under the armpits (hyperhydrosis);
- Spasticity (stiffness) of the upper limbs;
- Strabismus (squint);
- Spasms of the eyelids (blepharospasm);
- Chronic migraine;
- Overactive bladder;
- Labiomental folds (which start from the lip corners and end around the chin).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, it is a safe, effective treatment for fine lines and wrinkles.
There is no specific age at which it is recommended to start using Botox. It is used to remove both existing wrinkles and pre-aging effects to prevent aging not only of the skin, but also of the body as a whole.
Rarely, but allergic reactions to Botox may occur, as well as resistance to the toxin, which is expressed in the ineffectiveness of the procedure.
If it is applied improperly, the so-called “drooping” may occur in one or both eyelids.
At the bottom of the face, a lidocaine cream is applied, which removes the pain. Discomfort may occur in the upper part of the face, where no pain-relieving cream is used before the procedure.
The effect is temporary, lasting between 3 and 12 months, depending on a number of individual factors.
